Posted by: Aaron Lockard on October 11, 2006 4:15:00 PM
Ironclad Games' Groundbreaking PC Strategy Game to Define RT4X Genre in August 2007
Stardock Entertainment announced today that it has reached an agreement
to publish Ironclad Games' genre-defining strategy game, Sins of a
Solar Empire, bringing the title to TotalGaming.net and retail stores
across North America in August 2007 for a suggested retail price of
$39.95.
Sins of a Solar Empire represents the birth of the RT4X
genre, seamlessly blending spectacular tactical combat with grand-scale
space strategy. Players must conquer worlds, engage in diplomacy and
trade with other civilizations, and use the resources at their disposal
to enhance their economy, develop new technology and increase military
power. They must then test their mettle on a 3D tactical battlefield,
where their ships will fight it out in stunning visual glory.
"Sins
of a Solar Empire is exactly the sort of game we've been looking for,"
said Brian Clair, Director of Games Publishing for Stardock
Entertainment. "Ironclad is developing a beautiful and ambitious game
that merges the best elements of 3D space-based real-time strategy and
“4X' games like Galactic Civilizations II."
"Stardock is an
exceptionally natural fit for Sins and Ironclad. They have a genuine
passion for strategy games and an uncompromising commitment to
quality," said Blair Fraser, Producer at Ironclad Games. Craig Fraser,
Creative Director of Ironclad Games commented further, "We are very
fortunate to work with the best they know the genre, have a model
that works and support our vision more than we could ask for. We are
looking forward to a solid relationship that will push the bounds of
strategy games as we know them."